great question, however I have seen condos / apartments range from 1,300 - 2000. depending on condition, age, upgrades, etc. (seems that properties with walking distance to BART are closer to $1600-2000.

If the suite is not legal and the person living there has no lease agreement, then it is possible they may be classified as a lodger instead of a tenant. In the case of a single lodger in a house where there are no other lodgers, the owner can evict the lodger without using formal eviction proceedings. The owner can give the lodger written notice that the lodger cannot continue to use the room. The amount of notice must be the same as the number of days between rent payments (for example 30 days).

Iâ€™ve attached a link for the California Tenants handbook. See pages 4 and 50. If you have any questions concerning the legality of your actions, please consult a real estate attorney. A 30 minute consultation would be enough to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision.

We use standard 'Calif. Association of Realtor' forms which protect both the landlord and the tenant.
Make sure your deposit is no more than two months rent.
We also use a 5 page walk through and disclose all seen defects.
Home should be cleaned (by others) when you move in and cleaned (by you) when you move out.

Hi Neaz, I am a Realtor and as such am not allowed or qualified to give you legal advice as a lawyer would be. ...But, i have two suggestions for you. 1. You can go to a book store and oick up a copy of Renters Rights it may have some info for you in there. 2. You could always call a lawyer see what they have to say. I hope this helps and i wish you Luck.....Dawn... more